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Mark McNees

Mark McNees

🚀 Thinking about scaling your business? Hold up.

Before you hit the gas pedal, make sure these three fundamentals are rock solid: 1. Your unit economics actually work If you're losing money on each customer, volume won't save you—it'll just accelerate your path to bankruptcy. Know your customer acquisition cost, lifetime

Breaking Through Entrepreneurial Financial Constraints 💰

The stats are sobering: 90% of startups fail, often because they run out of cash before finding product-market fit. But here's the thing—financial constraints don't have to be death sentences. They can be catalysts for smarter business building. Here are 7 strategies that actually work:

The 3 Most Common First-Time Entrepreneur Mistakes

After mentoring hundreds of first-time entrepreneurs, I've noticed the same critical mistakes appearing again and again. The good news? They're entirely preventable. Mistake #1: Building in a Vacuum Too many founders spend months perfecting their product in isolation, only to discover nobody actually wants what they&

Unlocking the Synergy Between Sustainability, Profitability, and Production Efficiency with AI

Unlocking the Synergy Between Sustainability, Profitability, and Production Efficiency with AI

As an ESG professional, it is important to closely follow the evolving relationship between sustainability, profitability, and production goals in the manufacturing industry. A recent report by Augury uncovered some fascinating insights that challenge the common perception of these priorities as competing forces. The key takeaway? AI-powered production health strategies

Thriving in the New Era of Sustainable Business: Why the U.S. Needs to Embrace ESG

Thriving in the New Era of Sustainable Business: Why the U.S. Needs to Embrace ESG

As the world rapidly transitions towards a more sustainable future, it's becoming increasingly clear that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are no longer just a nice-to-have but a business imperative. Across the globe, we're seeing a surge in investor demand for ESG-focused investments, stringent regulatory

Sustainability is the Path to Profitability: Insights from CSE's Latest ESG Research

Sustainability is the Path to Profitability: Insights from CSE's Latest ESG Research

The research highlights that the Technology, Energy, and Chemicals sectors are leading the way in ESG integration, while the Media and Food & Beverage sectors have room for improvement.

FedEx Raises the Bar for Sustainable Logistics Operations

FedEx Raises the Bar for Sustainable Logistics Operations

FedEx aims to help customers lower their Scope 3 emissions from logistics and supply chains by optimizing routing, load capacities, and operational energy use.